kicks over box which concealed the safety lamp—lights up. Holmes and Alice at door L. Alice just going out at L.)
Holmes (turning at door L., and pointing to window up C.). You'll find that cigar in a crevice by the window.
(All start towards Holmes with exclamations, oaths, etc. He makes quick exit with Alice at door L. and slams it after him. Sounds of heavy bolts outside L. sliding quickly into place, and heavy bars dropping into position. Craigin, McTague and Leary rush against door and make violent efforts to open it. After the first excited effort they turn quickly back to C. As McTague crosses he throws safety lamp on table R.C. Larrabee, who has stopped near C. when he saw door closed, turns front with a look of hatred on his face and mad with rage.)
Curtain.
